The Arizona Cardinals placed two defensive players on injured reserve Wednesday, sidelining them as the team prepares for a pivotal Week 3 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.

Head coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed that cornerback Garrett Williams and defensive lineman LJ Collier both sustained knee injuries in Sunday’s victory over the Carolina Panthers . According to The Athletic’s Doug Haller, the injuries will keep both players out for at least four games, though there remains potential for them to return later this season.

Haller wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter:

“Cardinals injury news: Jonathan Gannon says Garrett Williams (knee) and DL LJ Collier (knee) will go on IR with potential to return this season. CB Max Melton expected to practice today. CB Will Johnson (gr

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